Reece James issues new update after latest Chelsea injury setback | OneFootball

Blues captain ruled out of Leicester clash as frustration continues

Chelsea captain Reece James has vowed to overcome his latest injury setback.

Such has been the extent of his issues over the past two seasons or so, it seems unlikely James will be rushed back into action.

James underwent surgery on his hamstring back in December and later suffered a setback during pre-season, ruling him out of the first seven Premier League games of this campaign.

He returned for the defeat at Liverpool in October and started games against both Newcastle and Manchester United, before coming off the bench during the 1-1 draw with Arsenal before the international break.

Reece James has suffered another injury setback at Chelsea

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Speaking on Thursday, Maresca said: “He is out for sure this weekend and then we’ll see. Hopefully [he can be] for the next one.

“Now we start to play every three days so it is difficult that he will be available for the Conference League. Hopefully he can be available soon.”

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, James posted a story in which he vowed to overcome the latest “challenge” he’s been dealt on the fitness front.

James will hope to return for the Conference League clash with German side Heidenheim on Thursday as the fixtures start to pile up thick and fast.